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A new report from Human Rights Watch spotlights the widespread discrimination and violence unleashed upon LGBTQ+ people since Uganda enacted the world’s harshest anti-gay laws two years ago. You should never be outlawed or abused for loving who you love: www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

submitted 11 days ago • 14 comments

(1/3) The Elders never fail to inspire all of us with their moral courage and leadership. Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who is now stepping down as Deputy Chair after eight years with this wonderful collective, really embodies the best of what The Elders stand for.

submitted 12 days ago • 9 comments

Heading to Japan with The Elders, commemorating 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Here’s a crucial reminder on the enduring threat posed by nuclear weapons – and what must be done to reduce the risk: theelders.org/news/nuclear...

submitted 39 days ago • 34 comments

Inspiring celebration of David Attenborough from Kate Winslet and many others - and a much-needed reminder to stand with science www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

submitted 42 days ago • 208 comments

Cayman Islands voters pass referendum approving marijuana decriminalisation - a great step forwards. www.marijuanamoment.net/cayman-islan...

submitted 44 days ago • 192 comments

Today, May 1st, was the hottest May Day on record in the UK. Another reminder why it’s so important to trust science and challenge politicians who deny climate change www.yahoo.com/news/uk-reco...

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(1/4) It was America and Britain that guaranteed the sovereignty of Ukraine and its borders in return for persuading them to give up their nuclear weapons.

submitted 52 days ago • 709 comments

Amber was a treasure - radiating joy, love, and purpose wherever she went. I feel so lucky to have called her a friend. Her legacy lives on in the millions of lives she touched: www.virgin.com/virgin-unite...

submitted 53 days ago • 51 comments

“Since Putin is clearly set on continuing the war while dividing the West…threats (by America) to walk away only incentivise him to carry on. It is a counter-productive approach in defiance of all recent experience of bringing peace talks to a successful conclusion.” A must-read: virg.in/4jCtvUE

submitted 54 days ago • 299 comments

"A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he begins to blame somebody else." - John Burroughs

submitted 55 days ago • 528 comments

"The security of the world is at stake." Well worth watching President Zelenskyy's interview on 60 Minutes www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine...

submitted 62 days ago • 675 comments

Well worth listening to @barackobama.bsky.social's words this week on leadership, democracy and resilience barackobama.medium.com/conversation...

submitted 65 days ago • 105 comments

An interesting piece from Virgin Unite, about how philanthropy must evolve from charity to strategic investment: virgin.com/virgin-unite...

submitted 66 days ago • 38 comments

"So many children died." - If one of Ukraine's allies (America) shows weakness to Russia, they’ll just carry on their outrageous and unjust war. The only way to negotiate with Russia is from a position of strength. www.france24.com/en/video/202...

submitted 68 days ago • 459 comments

(1/4) The ongoing market response to last week’s US tariff announcement was both predictable and preventable. Even if you agree with the premise of these tariffs, every reasonable effort should be made to give US companies sufficient time to adapt.

submitted 69 days ago • 237 comments

(1/4) Strong leadership means taking risks and trying things - but when it doesn’t work, realising your mistake and correcting it. Quickly.

submitted 72 days ago • 369 comments

Very sad to see this www.economist.com/graphic-deta...

submitted 74 days ago • 0 comments

The fight to end the #deathpenalty needs more business engagement. Airgas should be applauded for standing up against the misuse of its products in executions: www.nola.com/gambit/news/... #BizVsDP

submitted 79 days ago • 146 comments

This is a mission everyone should be able to get behind. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian children have been torn from their families. No effort must be spared to bring them home:https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-halts-program-track-abducted-ukrainian-children-lawmakers-2025-03-18/

submitted 88 days ago • 816 comments

“The US spent 8 decades building an international system of rules, norms and values that has produced the longest period of great power peace and global prosperity in human history.” Fareed Zakaria on how upending the world order will only weaken America: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

submitted 91 days ago • 1517 comments

In grim contrast to the red carpet, Soheila Golestani faces 74 lashes for her Oscar-nominated film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig. Watch this film to understand the repression of Iran’s theocratic regime &why the #WomenLifeFreedom movement is so important: www.thetimes.com/culture/film...

submitted 102 days ago • 380 comments

Horrifying to see South Carolina preparing for its first execution by firing squad. The inmate, Brad Sigmon, will have a hood placed over his head and a target pinned over his heart before a three-person squad fire their rifles. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

submitted 102 days ago • 1434 comments

(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.

submitted 103 days ago • 1797 comments

Whenever you welcome guests, treat them with kindness, grace and respect. Simple as that.

submitted 107 days ago • 2909 comments

Have you noticed a growing skills gap? According to Hays research, 85% of hiring managers are struggling to find the right talent. It's time to rethink hiring practices & focus on skills-based hiring to create more inclusive companies. Here's how businesses can lead this change: virg.in/3X8FNvn

submitted 107 days ago • 303 comments

After 27 years on Oklahoma’s death row, Richard Glossip gets another day in court to prove his innocence. Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is right, just, and fair: edition.cnn.com/2025/02/25/p...

submitted 110 days ago • 60 comments

For the US to side with Russia and North Korea to oppose a UN resolution condemning the illegal invasion of Ukraine defies all common sense and adds insult to the countless injuries suffered by the brave Ukrainian people. edition.cnn.com/2025/02/24/p...

submitted 111 days ago • 3714 comments

Research shows that LGBTQ+ inclusion can drive economic activity. Open For Business’ latest report shows the economic case for LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Poland: open-for-business.org/poland

submitted 114 days ago • 346 comments

The principles of A Land for All provide a new pathway for Palestinians & Israelis alike: · Democracy for all · Freedom of movement for all · Sovereignty to all · A homeland for all · Justice for all · Jerusalem for all · A confederate for all · Security for all www.alandforall.org/english/?d=ltr

submitted 115 days ago • 176 comments

President Zelenskyy has been one of the greatest leaders of our time, guiding Ukraine through the darkest period of its recent history, rising up to Russia’s unwarranted aggression, being an inspiration to the Ukrainian people and ensuring that Ukraine’s voice is heard on the world stage.

submitted 116 days ago • 2837 comments

Interesting read - 'Conspiracists are about to get a dose of reality' www.thetimes.com/article/b3bb...

submitted 116 days ago • 582 comments

“I thoughts there were some brakes on the system, but I was wrong.” One year since Alexei Navalny’s suspicious death, political opposition in Russia is more repressed than ever. Here’s what’s going on: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

submitted 117 days ago • 142 comments

Europe can’t rely on the strength of the transatlantic relationship to help contain Russia’s threat – it must lead from the front and be the true force of support that Ukraine needs. Not just for Ukraine’s sake, but for a free and sovereign Europe.

submitted 121 days ago • 2345 comments

Dismantling the death penalty is a responsibility that belongs to all of us. Inspiring to see how a group of nuns are trying to save women on death row in Texas: www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

submitted 121 days ago • 404 comments